ANNOUNCEMENTS

December 18, 2014

Visitor Restrictions Related to Influenza Enforced at BDHS

Effective Thursday, December 18, 2014, visitor restrictions at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital are in effect due to the influenza virus. Children under the age of 18 are asked not to visit the hospital, as they are most susceptible to this virus. Children are, however, allowed in physician clinics on the Highland Health...

Bozeman Deaconess Health Services is pleased to announce that the National Committee for Quality Assurance has honored five Bozeman Deaconess Health Group (BDHG) clinics by recognizing them as Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH).
Bozeman Deaconess Belgrade Clinic was recognized as a Level 3 PCMH for the first time, while recognition...

National Study: Bozeman Deaconess Health Services Named America’s 100 Best for Pulmonary Care

Bozeman Deaconess announced today that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care. Healthgrades, a leading online resource helping consumers compare physicians, hospitals and care, evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 33 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions and identified the...

Bozeman Deaconess Health Services is pleased to announce it recently acquired Clinical Research Group of Montana (CRGMT). CRGMT will continue to operate under its current structure.
Clinical Research Group of Montana conducts dedicated drug and device clinical trials in the Gallatin Valley. Studies are done to ensure the efficacy and safety of...

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital re-verified as Trauma Center by American College of Surgeons

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital (BDH) has been re-verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee, an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons. This achievement recognizes the trauma center's dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients.
In a recent review of...

Recently individuals throughout the U.S. have been receiving unwanted calls soliciting personal and financial information from phone numbers associated with the Montana area code (406).
Caller ID spoofing is a malicious technique where a caller masquerades as someone else by falsifying the number that appears on the recipient's caller ID.
Some...

Annual Health Screening Day serves adults
The annual Bozeman Deaconess Health Screening Day in Big Sky is coming on Thursday, August 28, from 8 am to 1 pm. Free screenings available will include blood pressure, body mass, glucose and bone density, along with other health education materials.
Additionally, reduced-cost lab work will...

We would like to welcome Drs. Zachary Meyers and Holly Omar, who are now seeing patients at Bozeman Deaconess Health Group.
Zachary Meyers, MD, joins Bozeman Deaconess Family Medicine. Dr. Meyers graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in Portland and completed his internship and residency at Montana Family Medicine Residency...

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital has been named of the nation’s “100 Great Community Hospitals” by Becker’s Hospital Review, based on the hospital’s accolades, quality of care, and services provided to patients.
Hospitals named to the list all have fewer than 550 beds and minimal teaching programs, and many are located in rural areas....

“Autoimmune disease” is a buzz word these days, but are you left wondering what it’s all about? Have you thought you might have an autoimmune disease? Or, have you been diagnosed and wondering about treatment options?
Melissa Reily, MD, of Bozeman Deaconess Rheumatology will discuss what constitutes an autoimmune disease, common...

When uncontrolled or poorly controlled, hypertension, or high blood pressure, can lead to heart attacks, strokes and chronic kidney disease.
Dr. Gerald Groggel of Bozeman Deaconess Nephrology will explain the new treatment guidelines for hypertension, how it alters treatment options and what that could mean for your health.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
5:30 pm
Bitterroot...

If you're ready for weight loss strategies that work, join physicians Todd Harris, DO, and Melissa Wolf, MD for a great discussion on lifestyle strategies for weight loss and long-term weight maintenance.
Well discuss individualized weight loss plans that can be customized just for you and answer your weight loss questions. Come...

Starting Monday, April 28 and until further notice, Bozeman Deaconess Medical Oncology and Infusion Center patients will be seen in Suite 2180 (formerly the Alpine Orthopedics suite) in Highland Park 2 as construction on the Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center expansion project begins.
Radiation oncology patients will continue to be seen in...

Advance Care Planning is an important part of your health care experience.
Dr. Kathryn Borgenicht of Bozeman Deaconess Internal Medicine Associates and staff from Bozeman Deaconess Palliative Care and Spiritual Care will talk about advanced care planning and the new POLST forms that went into effect on March 1, 2014. There will...

Nearly one child in 90 in the U.S. has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from the Center for Disease Control. ASD affects more than two million people in this country, and almost five times more boys than girls.
Many with ASD have not been diagnosed due...

The Montana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently was selected as the winner of the AAP 2014 Outstanding Small Chapter Award at the annual meeting in Chicago.
“This is a really great accomplishment for our chapter,” said vice president of MT AAP Pepper Henyon, MD, of Bozeman Deaconess Pediatrics....

As part of its mission “To improve community health and quality of life,” Bozeman Deaconess Health Services once again is holding its annual Health Screening Day on Saturday, March 29, from 7 am-1 pm, offering free and reduced price health screening and wellness tips for the whole family.
Many of the...

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Named One of the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital was named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health AnalyticsTM, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. Bozeman Deaconess Hospital is one of only 20 hospitals to earn this award in the Small Community Hospital category out...

Steven Shaneyfelt, MD, and his nurse, Michaela McAvoy, RN, of Shaneyfelt Gastroenterology are joining Bozeman Deaconess GI Clinic, a clinic of Bozeman Deaconess Health Group.
Dr. Shaneyfelt will work together with Drs. Kathryn Lynch and Brian Landsverk in treating digestive issues and gastrointestinal diseases. As of March 3, Dr. Shaneyfelt will see...

What began two years ago as a local effort to help heart attack victims survive while waiting for medical attention has grown into a state-wide program in which 12,000 individuals have been taught to perform the life-saving technique of Hands Only CPR.
Gallatin Heart Rescue (GHR) will celebrate its second anniversary on...

A Day for Us: Workshops for Women hosted by Bozeman Deaconess Womens Center

Taking care of family, work and community takes a lot of a womans time. Every woman deserves to stop occasionally to take care of herself. In 2014, women of all ages will have four opportunities to take a Saturday morning off, just for themselves, at A Day for Us: Workshops for...

If you feel the ‘winter blues’ coming on, don’t tough it out on your own. Many people, who live in the northern latitudes, such as in Montana, suffer from a type of depression referred to as Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD).
Dr. Connie Hahn of Bozeman Deaconess Family Medicine has good news...

Bozeman Deaconess Foundation has announced that its 14th Annual Hospitality dinner and auction will feature a medieval theme presenting décor, menu and ambiance of days gone by. Proceeds will go toward the Bozeman Deaconess Heart Center to transition from analogue to digital technology in the cardiac catheterization lab.
Knights and Ladies are...

In the United States, 68 percent of adults age 20 and older are overweight or obese, while 31.7% of the nation’s children and adolescents ages two to 19 are overweight or obese. Obesity contributes to five of the 10 leading causes of death in America, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes,...

Chris Darnell left sunny South Carolina to become the new Bozeman Deaconess Health Group vice president during the coldest week yet of winter, but the weather hasn’t chilled his enthusiasm for the new job.
“Everyone has been so warm in welcoming me,” Darnell said. “I am impressed with the talent, teamwork and...

The new, state-of-the-art linear accelerator is now online and operational at Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center. The Varian Trilogy linear accelerator, housed in a newly constructed vault within the Cancer Center, provides the most advanced radiation treatment available for patients.
The linear accelerator includes a built-in CT scanner that enables medical staff to...

Bozeman Deaconess Health Services has selected Langlas and Associates as the General Contractor for pre-construction planning and construction of the Big Sky Medical Center to be built in Big Sky Town Center.
Langlas & Associates, Inc. is a second generation family-owned business established in 1973. The company has two fully staffed offices...

Bozeman Deaconess to Open Operational Offices for Big Sky Medical Center
Also to Host an Open House during Big Sky Christmas Stroll
In preparation for the Big Sky Medical Center, Bozeman Deaconess Health Services (BDHS) has leased new office space in Big Sky Town Center. The new offices will provide an operations base...

Effective Wednesday, December 4, visitor restrictions at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital are in effect due to the influenza virus. Children under the age of 18 are asked not to visit the hospital, as they are most susceptible to this virus. Children are, however, allowed in physician clinics on the Highland Health Park/Bozeman...

Bozeman Dea¬coness Synergy Medical Spa + Weight Loss Center is offer¬ing a new de-toxifying mas¬sage technique that will help clean out your system and expel lingering chemicals.
Lymphatic Drainage with Reflexology Massage is performed by licensed massage therapists Magen Benzinger and Richelle Cannon, who were recently trained in the procedure. The...

Bozeman Deaconess Health Services is expanding its facilities due to increases in providers and staff and demand for their services.
A new medical office building, Highland Park 5, will be built directly south of Highland Park 2, and will consist of 50,000 square feet in three stories to house existing and new...

Cancer screenings are designed to catch cancer in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable. For example, mammograms look for breast cancer and PSA screens for prostate cancer. Until recently, however, there wasn’t a good screening tool for the most common cancer killer in America: lung cancer.
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital and...

Bozeman Deaconess Health Services has earned the Quality Achievement Award from Mountain-Pacific Quality Health for the sixth year in a row. BDHS was one of only three hospitals in the state to win Mountain-Pacific’s highest award this year.
“This honor recognizes the continuous commitment of all our employees and medical staff to...

Bozeman Deaconess Health Services today announced that it has received the Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award for 2014 and has been recognized by Healthgrades for clinical excellence in Orthopedic, Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal Care. Bozeman Deaconess is currently the only hospital in Montana to receive the2013 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award.
Bozeman Deaconess...

Bozeman Deaconess Foundation is proud to announce the approval of a $250,000 top-off grant from the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, WA to expand radiation oncology services at Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center. This grant is designated toward the special vault which will house the new, state-of-art Linear Accelerator. ...

Cindy Sharp, MD, has joined Bozeman Deaconess Bridger Internal Medicine. A graduate of the University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine, Dr. Sharp completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama and a fellowship in nephrology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
She began her...

To mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bozeman Deaconess Health Services is designating October 17th as Mammo Day to promote the importance of getting regular mammograms. Mammograms can identify breast cancer in its earliest stages, when chances of successful treatment are greatest.
Mammo Day stations will be located throughout the Bozeman...

Katherine Mistretta, MN, APRN, FNP-BC, has joined the Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center and Palliative Care Services as a nurse practitioner. Mistretta earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing, Certificate in nursing education and Master of Science in nursing from Montana State University.
She has been employed at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital since...

Busy women often don’t take the time to take care of themselves. To change that, Bozeman Deaconess Women’s Center is encouraging women to take the morning or afternoon of Saturday, October 12, and participate in a new women’s wellness day, All About Women, in the BDHS conference rooms.
“Our goal is to...

United Luv Donates iPads to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital for Patient Use

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital patients will soon have access to iPads to be used during their treatments and hospital stays thanks to a generous donation by United Luv.
Ryan Eaton, a budding graphic designer, was given an iPad by his parents, Vicki and Sheldon Eaton of Billings, to use while he was undergoing...

Kohl’s Department Stores Donates $9,792 To Bozeman Deaconess For Healthy Living Education Program

Bozeman Deaconess Health Services, with financial support from Kohl’s Cares®, is helping kids learn to choose nutritious foods, eat better and live a healthy lifestyle through Kohl’s Kids Eat Smart during the Women’s Fall Expo at Montana State University’s Strand Union Building Ballrooms, from 10 am to 5 pm on September...

Pain is the most common reason to seek medical care, and is the least understood aspect of health care, according to Kathryn Borgenicht, MD, of Bozeman Deaconess Internal Medicine Associates. That’s why Dr. Borgenicht, chair of the Hospital Pain Committee, and fellow committee members have introduced several new pain therapies at...

Bozeman Deaconess Health Services, with financial support from Kohl’s Cares®, will be helping kids learn to choose nutritious foods, eat smart and live a healthy lifestyle through Kohl’s Care cooking classes and the Kohl’s Kids Eat Smart program.
All classes will be held in the BDHS conference rooms, 4:00-5:30 pm.
These free classes...

Kirsten Drake, PA-C, has joined Bozeman Deaconess Women’s Specialists as a physician assistant. Since April 2011, Drake has been a pre-surgery assessment coordinator for Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. She earned her Masters of Science in physician assistant studies at Idaho State University, and worked in Havre as a physician assistant in family...

Dr. Gerald Groggel of Bozeman Deaconess Nephrology will talk about organ transplants, when they are needed and why everyone is not a candidate.
Dr. Groggel will explain how you are put on the wait list, how to prepare for a transplant and what you can expect afterward.
This presentation is free and open...

Hard to believe, but the fall sports season is just around the corner. And that means it’s time for your child’s sports exams. At Bozeman Deaconess Health Group, we offer two different sports physicals depending on you and your child’s needs.
A sports physical (or pre-participation physical examination) assesses your teen’s health...

The types of foods you and your youngster choose are important to your overall health.
Dr. Pepper Henyon and Bozeman Deaconess Dietitian Saralyn Spaulding, RD, LN, will be here to make this a little easier, helping you learn how to make good food choices for good health. Your family will learn the...

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital has earned a 2013 Five-Star Award for Community Value for scoring in the top 20% among more than 1400 similar hospitals nationwide in an evaluation by Cleverley + Associates, a leading healthcare financial consulting firm.
The Community Value Index, created in 2003 to provide a measure of the...

When it comes to your car, would you skip an oil change, delay an annual tune-up or decide to ignore that “knocking” in your car’s engine? Of course not! So why would you choose to put off your OWN health maintenance tune-up? Dr. Michael Spinelli, Bozeman Deaconess Spinelli...

FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES JOINS BOZEMAN DEACONESS HEALTH GROUP ON JUNE 1.
Welcome to the physicians and staff of Family Practice Associates.
Doctors Peder Anderson, Tracy Fairbanks, Thomas Hildner, Cathy Grace, Colette Kirchhoff, and Luke Omohundro and their staff have served the Gallatin Valley for over 30 years and will continue to provide...

Osteoporosis is a silent disease. Its important to know the risks and when to be screened for this disease. Medications are sometimes indicated, and lifestyle changes can reduce ones risk. Dr. Melissa Reily of Bozeman Deaconess Rheumatology will review the latest recommendations for screening, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis.
Join Dr. Reily...

Today, Bozeman Deaconess Health Services announced it has earned its STAR Program Certification from Oncology Rehab Partners, leading experts in the field of survivorship care. By becoming STAR Program Certified, Bozeman Deaconess Rehabilitation Services is recognized as offering excellent cancer rehabilitation services to its patients who suffer from debilitating side effects...

A sports physical can ensure the safety of your student athlete. Montana requires a pre-participation physical with your healthcare provider to make sure their bodies are ready for the season ahead.
Done properly, the exam includes:
Careful family history focusing on any evidence of early heart problems.
Past medical history identifying existing...

Summer is coming and the tendency is to shed some layers and feel the sunshine. Its warmth can boost our spirits, but remember, it comes with a dangerous trade-off. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends using a sunscreen SPF 15 or higher along with these other prevention tips:
• Do not let your...

Governor Steve Bullock will be in Bozeman on Monday, April 29 at 10 am at Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center for a signing ceremony to celebrate the passage of Senate Bill 55, an act clarifying that issuers of health insurance coverage may not deny routine patient costs for individuals in an approved...

Today, Bozeman Deaconess Hospital announced it has been named one of a select group of hospitals identified as providing outstanding performance in the delivery of a positive experience for patients during their hospital stay, as measured by Healthgrades, the leading online resource that helps consumers search, evaluate, compare and connect with...

In the Kids Activity room at the annual family wellness day, staff from Bozeman Deaconess Pediatrics asked kids to race against the clock to win a gold medal in the hurdle race.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj4RlhsicSA

April is National Kidney Month, and Bozeman Deaconess Health Services encourages you to maintain your kidney health. More than 26 million American adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD), and most don’t even know it. Millions of others are at increased risk for developing CKD and its complications.
CKD increases your chance of...

FAMILY WELLNESS SCREENING AND HEALTHY, HAPPY KIDS DAY THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 6

This Saturday, April 6, plan to attend Bozeman Deaconess Health Services (BDHS) for a day dedicated to the health and wellness of your family. The event will feature a variety of health and laboratory screenings for both adults and children as well as safety, exercise and nutrition activities specifically for children....

Cancer patients across Montana got good news last month when the State Legislature approved SB55 requiring insurance coverage for patients participating in clinical trials. Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center oncologist Jack Hensold, MD, and a number of his patients will be on hand this month for the ceremony when Gov. Steve Bullock...

Scott Steinfeldt has joined Bozeman Deaconess Internal Medicine Associates as Clinic Manager. For the past five years, he was chief operating officer of Heritage Radiology Solutions and senior vice president of Heritage Health Solutions, both veteran-owned businesses in Dallas, TX. Steinfeldt spent seven years as administrator for Maui Radiology Associates in...

Nearly one child in 90 in the United States has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder according to estimates from the Center for Disease Control’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. Autism spectrum disorder affects more than two million people in this country and is almost five times more...

If your child has struggled with weight issues, a program founded by Pepper Henyon, MD, of Bozeman Deaconess Pediatrics can help you and your child learn to develop a healthier lifestyle.
“Eat, Live, Play” is a 12-week motivational course offered jointly by Bozeman Deaconess Health Services and the Gallatin Valley YMCA...

Cardiologist Blair Erb, MD, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the American College of Cardiology

Cardiologist Blair Erb, MD, of Bozeman Deaconess Cardiology Consultants, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for a five-year term (2013-2018). ACC is a 43,000-member medical society of cardiovascular professionals dedicated to the formulation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Dr. Erb previously...

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be a startling moment, but now, thanks to an enormous number of cancer drugs being tested around the world, patients can be part of the search for better treatments, and ultimately a cure.
Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center offers patients access to numerous clinical trials thanks in...

Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center was awarded a full three-year accreditation

Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center was awarded a full three-year accreditation with commendation from the American College of Surgeons/Commission on Cancer in December, with particular citation for compliance in outcomes analysis, prevention and early detection, staff education and quality improvements, among other areas.
By undertaking this voluntary evaluation, the Cancer Center demonstrated...

Bozeman Deaconess Pediatrics nominated for the AAP 2013 Best Small Chapter Award

The Montana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) works hard to help keep Montana kids healthy and safe. Their efforts recently have been recognized with a nomination for the AAP 2013 Best Small Chapter Award.
“This is really exciting,” said Pepper Henyon, MD, of Bozeman Deaconess Pediatrics who recently was...

Phase II of the expansion and remodel of Bozeman Deaconess Health Services Emergency Services Department is complete and ready to open. Before the first patients arrive, however, members of the public are invited to see how their generous contributions helped create this state-of-the-art facility.
A community open house will be held on...

One important task for your 2013 to-do list is check with your
healthcare provider to see if you are up-to-date with preventive adult
cancer screenings. Not caught up? Work with your provider to develop a
specific preventive health screening plan tailored for you. That way you
can be sure you are current, and informed, about...

Operating room nurses can make all the difference to a patient undergoing surgery, so Bozeman Deaconess Health Services is pleased to announce it has earned the CNOR® Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). The CNOR Strong designation is given to facilities in which at least 50% of its...

Bozeman Deaconess Maternal-Newborn Services is being reborn, with a new focus on caring for new families. Starting this month, patients in the Bozeman Deaconess Maternal-Newborn will receive “family centered care” from one designated nurse per shift who cares for both mother and baby during their entire hospital stay.
Previously, one nurse...

The healthcare providers at Bozeman Deaconess Diabetes Center want to remind individuals, communities and families that diabetes is a serious matter. Diabetes, un-managed, can damage many parts of the body, leading to heart attacks, strokes, amputation, blindness, and kidney failure and nerve damage.
“Diabetes prevalence continues to rise at...

The family medicine and pediatric doctors at Bozeman Deaconess Health Group would like to share a new interactive online tool. Find this resource link about topics such as food & feeding, routines & schedules and sleep for kids 0 to 5 years old under Patient Information. This fun informative resource is...

In-patient dialysis now available at Bozeman Deaconess Health Services

Beginning in October, hospital in-patients at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital no longer need to be transferred to another community to receive dialysis services, thanks to the efforts of Bozeman Deaconess Hospital and Gerald Groggel, MD, FACP of Bozeman Deaconess Nephrology and Medical Director of Fresenius Medical Care Bozeman Dialysis Center.
"What this means...

“The decrease in ambient air quality associated with the wildfires in our mountains has brought on runny noses, coughing and eye irritation in many people in our community,” says Anders Persson, PHD, MD, of Bozeman Deaconess Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care. “The smoke can induce bronchospasm in people with asthma or COPD, making

Four years ago, Bozeman Deaconess Foundation (BDF) began the process of organizing an ambitious capital campaign in support of a new, expanded Emergency Services Department. Today the foundation announced that the campaign has exceeded its $9 million goal, successfully concluding the most significant fundraising effort in the 101 year history of...

Advanced Medical Imaging First In Montana to Offer Tomosynthesis Screening for Breast Cancer

Technological breakthroughs change the way we deal with disease, and the latest is helping detect breast cancer earlier, increasing a woman’s chances of survival. Advanced Medical Imaging (AMI), located in the Bozeman Deaconess Health Services complex, will be the first breast imaging center in Montana to offer tomosynthesis, or 3D...

Clinics are first in State of Montana to earn Level III Medical Home Recognition

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) announced that four Bozeman Deaconess Health Group primary care practices have received recognition from the Physician Practice Connections Patient-Centered Medical Home (PPC-PCMH) program for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term participative relationships. Notably, the Bozeman Deaconess Health Group...

Today the Board of Trustees of Bozeman Deaconess Health Services announced that Gordon Davidson has been appointed interim CEO of the organization. Davidson has held the position of Chief Financial Officer of BDHS for 25 years and previously served as the organization’s interim CEO during an executive search phase in the...

Bozeman Deaconess Health Services was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety Score was calculated using publicly available data on patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections. U.S. hospitals...

Walls are up, floors are finished, equipment is in place. Phase I of the newly constructed Bozeman Deaconess Emergency Department is ready to receive patients in 19 state-of-the-art examination rooms, most of which are dedicated to specific medical needs.
“With the new Emergency Department, we can deliver better care through increased efficiency,”...

Nurses at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital are being honored with The DAISY
Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
The first award recipients are Anna Dennis, LVN, and Janie Sukut, RN, both of whom were nominated by a...

Extra Effort at Immunization Pays Off for Bozeman Deaconess Family Medicine and Pediatric

Bozeman Deaconess Family Medicine and Pediatrics was awarded a 2011 Lighthouse Award for Innovation and Excellence in Immunization from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
The award, presented to a medical clinic in recognition of an outstanding immunization project, recognizes strategies that are evidence-based, evaluated for success and able...

Bozeman may be far from major metropolitan medical centers but that doesn't prevent our patients from accessing the latest in cutting edge cancer care. Through its affiliation with Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center recently was invited, by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) to join NCCN’s Affiliate...

A new program that is proven to reduce the risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease is now accepting patient referrals.
Bozeman Deaconess Diabetes Center is sponsoring a 16-week course targeting persons most at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
The ACT NOW! Your Actions Today Can Prevent Diabetes Tomorrow program, offered by...

Bozeman Deaconess Health Services announced today that Nephrologist Gerald Groggel, MD, FACP, of Bozeman Deaconess Nephrology has been named Medical Director of the Fresenius Medical Care Bozeman Dialysis Center as of May 1.
Dr. Groggel, who is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology, is a graduate of Wayne State University...

New Treatment Available For Overactive Bladder Relief Non-Pharmaceutical Therapy Now Offered at Bozeman Deaconess Urological Associates
Over 34 million people in the United States suffer from overactive bladder with symptoms such as urgency and frequency of urination. Typical treatment may include patient education, dietary changes, addressing bowel problems, urge suppression techniques, and...

Jacqueline Sikoski, MS,RD,LN with Michele Dandrea, Dietitian Intern
It’s no secret that child obesity is on the rise in the United States; the percentage of obese children has nearly tripled from 1994 to 2008. Montana is lower than the national average with 26% of children ages 10-17 years who are overweight or...

Rheumatologists are internists who specialize in treating diseases of the musculoskeletal system. There are more than 100 types of these diseases and syndromes including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, gout, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia.
Bozeman Deaconess Rheumatology evaluates new rheumatology patients and provides consultation to their primary care providers. A Board...

By Pam Hiebert, MD, Bozeman Deaconess Internal Medicine Associates
Prescription drug abuse—a growing problem here in Montana— is associated with unused and expired drugs in the home that are not stored securely or properly disposed. These medications may be stolen if they are left unsecured in medicine cabinets and on...

Clinics are first in State of Montana to earn Level III Medical Home Recognition
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) announced that four Bozeman Deaconess Health Group primary care practices have received recognition from the Physician Practice Connections—Patient-Centered Medical Home (PPC-PCMH) program for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly...

Although prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer among American men, it is also one of the most treatable. This September 18-24, during Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, men are encouraged to learn more about prostate health.
Over 80 percent of men know little to nothing about prostate...

Special Presentation! The Role of Oxygen Therapy -- Why it's Prescribed

Join Anders Persson, PhD MD of Bozeman Deaconess Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care and learn how oxygen therapy is used to treat a variety of problems ranging from pulmonary and cardiac disorders to neuromuscular and sleep disorders. Oxygen is central to normal metabolism and is essential to your well-being. This Health...

Countless families across the country have found themselves burdened with making difficult health care decisions for loved ones of all ages. Much of this could be prevented if people let their loved ones know their wishes in advance. While it may seem daunting to talk about these issues, not having these...

The Montana State Dietetic Association has named Christine Forbes, RD, "Emerging Dietitian of the Year" for 2011. Forbes, who is a clinical nutritionist at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, provides inpatient nutrition care, outpatient nutrition counseling and diabetes education.

On a normal workday, Dr. Jack Hensold sees an average of 15-20 cancer patients, managing their care and treatment. He has a caseload of 670 patients and is on call every other day. And when he’s not in a room with patients and their families, he’s reviewing radiology, pathology and surgical...

As a general rule, men take lousy care of their health.They shrug off injuries. They hate going to the doctor for anything. They pay little heed to warning signs for major health issues.And the results of all that manliness are evident in the statistics. According to the U.S. Department of Health...

Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center invites cancer survivors, their families and friends to attend a National Cancer Survivors Day celebration on Wednesday, June 1 at 6:00 pm at Riverside Country Club. Survivors will be celebrated for their strength and courage along with the contributions of their families, friends and healthcare providers.
Major advances...

Literacy Program for Children Introduced at Bozeman Deaconess Family Medicine and Pediatrics

Getting books from the doctor is now a routine part of regular pediatric checkups at Bozeman Deaconess Family Medicine and Pediatrics, as doctors and nurses welcome the Reach Out and Read program to the practice. They join more than 4,500 programs nationwide that are preparing America’s youngest children to succeed in...

Literacy Program for Children Introduced at Bozeman Deaconess Family Medicine and Pediatrics

Getting books from the doctor is now a routine part of regular pediatric checkups at Bozeman Deaconess Family Medicine & Pediatrics, as doctors and nurses welcome the Reach Out and Read program to the practice. They join more than 4,500 programs nationwide that are preparing America’s youngest children to succeed in...

Dr. Kathryn Borgenicht has successfully been certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Borgenicht has been involved in palliative medicine for over 15 years. She currently works at Bozeman Deaconess Internal Medicine Associates as a geriatrician and palliative care specialist. She is medical director of Bozeman Deaconess Palliative...

If you or someone you love suffers from heart or vascular disease, Bozeman Deaconess Heart Center is here to help. We have board-certified physicians, state-of-the-art technology and a full range of services to help you live a longer, healthier life.
Diagnosing ailments of the heart and circulatory system is more precise and...

Pamela Hiebert, MD FACP, board certified internist at Bozeman Deaconess Internal Medicine Associates, was elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). FACP status reflects Dr. Hiebert’s commitment to patients, medical staff and the Gallatin Valley community. She is medical director of Gallatin County Rest Home and...

The Montana Cancer Screening Program (MCSP) has now expanded to include colorectal cancer (CRC) screening to eligible men and women in Montana. Formerly known as the Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP), the program began in 1993 when the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services received a...

Quality of life improvement, half the rate of depression and a longer life. It's not a junk email pitch. It's what researchers learned about the benefits of early palliative care in patients with advanced lung cancer.
Kathryn Borgenicht, MD, is medical director of Palliative Care at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. She says patients...

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